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A Study in Sable
- Elemental Masters, Book 11
- Narrated by: Gemma Dawson
- Series: Elemental Masters, Book 11
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 06-07-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $24.95
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Publisher's Summary
Psychic Nan Killian and Medium Sarah Lyon-White - along with their clever birds: the raven, Neville; and the parrot, Grey - have been agents of Lord Alderscroft, the Elemental Fire Master known as the Wizard of London, since leaving school. Now Lord Alderscroft assigns them another commission: to work with the famous man living at 221 Baker Street - but not the one in flat B. They are to assist the man living in flat C. Dr. John Watson and his wife, Mary, themselves Elemental Masters of Water and Air, take the occult cases John's more famous friend disdains, and they will need every skill the girls and their birds can muster!
Nan and Sarah's first task: to confront and eliminate the mysterious and deadly entity that nearly killed them as children - the infamous Haunt of Number 10 Berkeley Square. But the next task divides the girls for the first time since they were children. A German opera star begs Sarah for help, seeking a Medium's aid against not just a single spirit but a multitude. As Sarah becomes more deeply entwined with the prima donna, Nan continues to assist John and Mary Watson alone, only to discover that Sarah's case is far more sinister than it seems. It threatens to destroy not only a lifelong friendship but much, much more.
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- Kirsten T
- 07-26-16
Great Story
I love Sherlock Holmes being in this one. It was a suspenseful exciting at times unexpected. The narrator however while she has a very strong lead character voice she had a pretty horrible time, changing her voice to suit other characters. She really needs some work.
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- Aqueelah
- 10-25-16
More Elemental Masters
Would you consider the audio edition of A Study in Sable to be better than the print version?
Yes. I'm not disappointed with this performance. I enjoyed it. It held my interest.
What other book might you compare A Study in Sable to and why?
It holds up to the other books in the Elemental Masters series. I own four (4) hard copy books, and five (5) audio books in this series. There is not a weak story amongst them.
Which character – as performed by Gemma Dawson – was your favorite?
Miss Nan
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
What goes around, comes around.
You do reap as you sow.
Any additional comments?
Ms Lackey should keep up the good work: More elemental masters!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Deborah L Sanford
- 10-10-16
Great book
Loved it! Great story. Mercedes Lackey never disappoints her reader. Can't wait for the next book.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Terry Henderson
- 08-05-16
A new masterwork
I loved yhis book as I have loved all of Misty's other works. I truely enjoyed seeing Sherlock Holmes as a visitor in this work, but having Dr. and Msr. Watson as more major characters was delightful
. But mostly this was an Elemental Masters book and it positively wowwed me! 5 *s!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- NightMare745
- 07-27-16
Only one issue...
In this day and age of really long commutes it is imperative that every word be audible over road noise which means no whispering. At all. Ever. Even if the author says the person is whispering. Even if it is internal monologue. NO WHISPERING.
Otherwise, this is a very satisfying book. Good story. Good writing. Exactly as I would expect from this series. Love the English accent - matches the setting well.
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- DemonChyld
- 07-06-16
absolutely love it!
Very interesting the mingling of Legend and fiction. I truly do love the adventures of Nan and Neville as well as Sara and Grey!
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-09-16
Elemental Triumph!
Nan and Sarah return to London and join forces with Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, mix in some mythical mysteries to solve and what you have is this sensational addition to the Elemental Masters series. Mercedes Lackey at her finest combined with my favorite performance in the series so far...
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- G. Amundsen
- 08-03-16
Holmes Fanfic
Ok, let's get this out of the way to start with- this is basically a very elaborate, well written Sherlock Holmes fanfic. Enjoyed it. Great exhibit of Lackey's typical awesome character development. Interesting plot that had plenty mysteries to recommend it. Will reread.
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-22-18
Another great Elementals story!
Very interesting combination of Elementals & Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Enjoyed every minute. Gamma Dawson did a "splendid job" reading another Mercedes Lackey book!!
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- Bear
- 10-24-17
I love this whole series
I have read this series twice and listen to it twice I love it you should give it a try